By the end of class:
1. Character Chosen (ask me first if the character is appropriate)
2. 1 page of brainstorming notes on character signed by me in class.
September 30, 2011
Vocabulary Test 1st Quarter Click here for the lists of all the vocabulary words studied this quarter. Character Profile Assignment:
Grammar Test: Parts of a Sentence.
Finish Dangerous Game Movie Autobiographical Stories Due. You must hand in:
1. Brainstorming Notes
2. Rough Draft - signed by me (with editing marks from your editing)
3. Good Copy (typed or written neatly both ok)
September 1, 2011
Test on Plot, Conflict and "The Most Dangerous Game"
Start Dangerous Game Movie
Vocabulary Preview: Most Dangerous Game
Write 10 words and create 1 example sentence for each. Keep the word list in your binders.
August 16, 2011
Note, the following is my recommendation for organizing your binder. You will need to keep all the notes you do in class as well as vocabulary words and assignments for studying later.
Notes powerpoint on Plot and Conflict:
This first powerpoint has extra slides guiding you with examples of exactly what to write down when taking notes
For each slide:
#1 Read the slide, listen to explanation, raise hands to ask questions, give an example.
#2 Write a note or two that includes:
a. the important terms (ie. plot, external conflict,)
b. a reminder (not a full explanation) in point form (not in full sentences) of what it is.
Remember, you are TAKING NOTES, NOT JUST COPYING THE SLIDES.
October 7, 2011
Character Profile Writing / Presentations.October 6, 2011
Character Profile WritingOctober 5, 2011
Leader's ForumOctober 4, 2011
Leader's ForumOctober 3, 2011
Character Profile WritingBy the end of class:
1. Character Chosen (ask me first if the character is appropriate)
2. 1 page of brainstorming notes on character signed by me in class.
September 30, 2011
Vocabulary Test 1st QuarterClick here for the lists of all the vocabulary words studied this quarter.
Character Profile Assignment:
September 29, 2011
Finish "Thank you Ma'am"Vocabulary word review game.
September 28, 2011
Test on Independent and Subordinate Clauses (Adjective, Adverb and Noun Clauses)September 27, 2011
MAP TEST 9B 7:45-9:45 LanguageHarlem slideshow.
Start reading "Thank you Ma'am" in Interactive Reader
September 26, 2011
Finish character Notes (types of characters and roles in story)
Partner Character Analysis of "Charlie the Unicorn"
September 23, 2011
MAP TEST 9A 10:15-12:15 ReadingMAP TEST 9B 1:00-3:00 Language
9A and 9B - Finish Character Motivation Cartoon Assignment
Grammar Handout:
Grammar package collected (8 worksheets from p. 111 Clauses, to p. 125 Review B Clauses)
September 22, 2011
Review B Clauses continued (Exercise B)Part 1 of Notes on character
September 21, 2011
9BGrammar
Christmas Memory Setting Chart
9A
Mystery Story Analysis Activity (see me to recuperate this if you miss it)
September 20, 2011
9BGrammar:
Finish "A Christmas Memory"
9A
Grammar
Christmas Memory Setting Chart
September 19, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENT: There will be a test on Independent and Subordinate Clauses (Adjective, Adverb and Noun Clauses),next week (Wednesday Sep. 28)
Character Motivation Assignment. Due at the end of class.
September 16, 2011
MAP TEST 9A 10:15-12:15 Language9B - Love and Friendship Day celebration
September 15, 2011
Finish "A Christmas Memory"
Review Questions
Setting Worksheet
September 14, 2011
Grammar:Continue Reading "A Christmas Memory"
September 13, 2011
Grammar:Begin Reading "A Christmas Memory" p. 51
Read to p. 55
September 12, 2011
Grammar:6 traits of Writing Review. Explanation of each trait.
6_Traits_Rubric.JPG6_Traits_Rubric.JPG
Hand back Autobiographical Essays
MAP Test Goal-Setting Conferencing.
September 9, 2011
"Big Rock Candy Mountain"Big rock Candy mountain.flv
Class Discussion - Setting and Mood
Story Introduction ppt.
Vocabulary Preview "A Christmas Memory"
Begin reading: " A Christmas Memory" p. 51 ?
September 8, 2011
Grammar:Setting Powerpoint:
Setting Activity - in class.
September 7, 2011
Grammar:Subject / Predicate Video:
Mr. Morton
Mr. Morton Subject Predicate.flv
Write research questions from the article last class
September 6, 2011
Grammar:Team read article p. 26 "Can Animals Think"
Finish KWL chart and 5W Questions chart
September 5, 2011
Vocabulary Prep: Paragraph using all 5 words.Ppt. on "Can Animals Think" and Generating Research Questions
Start KWL Chart
September 2, 2011
Grammar Test: Parts of a Sentence.Finish Dangerous Game Movie
Autobiographical Stories Due. You must hand in:
1. Brainstorming Notes
2. Rough Draft - signed by me (with editing marks from your editing)
3. Good Copy (typed or written neatly both ok)
September 1, 2011
Test on Plot, Conflict and "The Most Dangerous Game"Start Dangerous Game Movie
August 31, 2011
Finish Drafts of stories. Peer editing and sharing.
Work on improving Word Choice
August 30, 2011
Ship-Trap Island Maps due Today.
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Answer Key For Review CAutobiographical Narrative Stories
Write Drafts
August 29, 2011
Answer Key For Review B
Begin Autobiographical Narratives
Writing Workshop Powerpoint.
Create Brainstorming Notes
August 26, 2011
Collection of 8 Grammar Exercises (Aug. 17 - 26th)
Finish Reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
Plot Diagram and Questions (in the Interactive Reader)
Begin: Ship-Trap Island Map Assignment (using rough sketch)
August 25, 2011
Continue Story and sketches
August 24, 2011
Grammar:Continue Reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
August 23, 2011
Grammar:Subject and Predicate Brainpop Video
Continue Reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
Breaks in Reading: continue sketch of Ship-Trap Island Assignment.
August 22, 2011
Grammar:Continue Reading "The Most Dangerous Game"
Breaks in Reading: continue sketch of Ship-Trap Island Assignment.
August 19, 2011
Discuss Predictions about the story using prediction box (p. 4 of Interactive Reader)
Read the story:
Read until p. 11 (Interactive Reader) IR
Breaks in Reading: Students start a rough sketch of Ship-Trap Island Assignment.
August 18, 2011
GrammarAssignment:
August 17, 2011
Grammar Worksheets: Explanation of expectationsVocabulary Preview: Most Dangerous Game
Write 10 words and create 1 example sentence for each. Keep the word list in your binders.
August 16, 2011
Note, the following is my recommendation for organizing your binder. You will need to keep all the notes you do in class as well as vocabulary words and assignments for studying later.Notes powerpoint on Plot and Conflict:
This first powerpoint has extra slides guiding you with examples of exactly what to write down when taking notes
For each slide:
#1 Read the slide, listen to explanation, raise hands to ask questions, give an example.
#2 Write a note or two that includes:
a. the important terms (ie. plot, external conflict,)
b. a reminder (not a full explanation) in point form (not in full sentences) of what it is.
Remember, you are TAKING NOTES, NOT JUST COPYING THE SLIDES.
Making Predictions:
Aug. 12, 2011
Writing Diagnostic. Cross-grade EssayAug. 11, 2011
Teacher Presentation on the Class Rules and ExpectationsStudent mini-drama presentations on the Expectations.
Quiz on the Rules and Expectations.
Aug. 10, 2011
Seating Plan / Introductions / Student NumbersCreate Portfolio Folders
Handout Textbooks / Interactive Readers
Textbook Tutorial (for handing in)
Introduction to the Wiki